Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum

In this article, the first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, outlines the latest plan for an independence referendum. Sturgeon proposes that a majority of SNP (Scottish National Party) MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) at Holyrood should serve as the trigger for a new vote on Scottish independence. The article states that this plan is a shift from the previous position, which had called for a majority of pro-independence MSPs, including those from other parties. Sturgeon argues that this new approach would provide a clear democratic mandate for a referendum. The article also mentions that the UK government has repeatedly rejected calls for a second independence referendum, citing the 2014 vote where Scots voted to remain in the UK. Sturgeon, however, believes that the UK's exit from the European Union has changed the political landscape and warrants a fresh vote. The article provides an overview of the latest developments in the ongoing debate surrounding Scottish independence and the potential for a new referendum.